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Sogetsu Ikebana: Let nature bloom in your home

Ikebana is not just about flowers - it's not just about sticking a flower into a vase, says Sofu Teshigahara who founded the Sogetsu School of Ikebana, Japanese floral art, in 1927. It's about an artist's passion to create beautiful forms; it's about the person who arranges them.

Double Dragon Sets Interest Rate for Long-Term Retail Bonds

DoubleDragon Corp., the listed property developer owned by Edgar \"Injap\" Sia II and Tony Tan Caktiong, has set the interest rate for its upcoming P10 billion bond issuance aimed at beefing up the company's cash reserves.

2 South Africans nabbed at NAIA for illegal drugs

Two South African passengers were arrested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 for carrying over 14 kilos of shabu, valued at P97.9 million, on Thursday.

Globe named Rising Star at 2024 Hire Vue Customer Excellence Awards

Globe has been honored as a Rising Star at the 2024 HireVue Customer Excellence Awards in recognition of its commitment to elevating talent acquisition and management.

P2 per liter pump price hike looms

Major fuel price hikes are expected next week amid concerns that tougher sanctions on the Russian oil industry could tighten supply in the global oil market.

EASTERN IN PLAYOFFS

Hong Kong Eastern vented its ire on hapless Terrafirma, 134-110, and clinched a playoffs ticket in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup yesterday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig.

Marcos Must Match Words With Action On Rights

Despite his assurances to the international community that human rights will be the priority of his administration, President Marcos has failed to \"match his words with actions,\" especially in addressing past and ongoing violations, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said.

Sotto, Yap face off in court over 'Pepsi Paloma'

Actor and television host Vic Sotto and director Darryl Yap appeared before a Muntinlupa court yesterday for a hearing on Sotto’s petition for a writ of habeas data against Yap’s upcoming film, “The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma.”

PLDT, Akari lock horns; Genesis joins Capital 1

PLDT and Akari rekindle their rivalry when they face off in today's resumption of the Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference at the PhilSports Arena.

Business Matters From B3

Corporate values help create a unified, purpose-driven organization where everyone, from leadership to front-line employees, is aligned and working toward shared goals.

SEC Renews Warning Against Ecomamoni

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has renewed its call to the public to take caution against investments being offered by Ecomamoni.

In farewell speech, Biden warns of an 'oligarchy' taking shape in America

President Joe Biden on Wednesday warned that an “oligarchy” of the ultra-wealthy was emerging in America, sounding the alarm about unchecked power as he gave a farewell speech to the nation just days before he surrenders office to a man he disdains.

RCBC backs Alternergy's P1.4-B Bataan solar farm

Yuchengco-led Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) is extending a P1-billion loan to Alternergy Holdings Corp. to partially fund its 28-megawatt (MW) peak solar farm in Hermosa, Bataan.

After the world is so small, what's next for Paolo Sandejas?

After releasing the album titled, the world is so small, under the recording label Sony Music Entertainment, singer-songwriter Paolo Sandejas is thrilled about what his next musical endeavor will be like.

7 reported missing off Cagayan

A search and rescue operation is ongoing for seven people who went missing in the waters off Calayan Island in Cagayan on Wednesday.

ACEN, partner power RE project in India

Ayala-led ACEN Corp. and US-based BrightNight have started the commissioning of the first phase of their hybrid renewable energy project in India, moving a step closer to commercial operations.

Corruption top concern for businessmen in 2025

As the new year begins, it's the flourishing corruption that the country's business executives are most worried about, according to a survey towards yearend 2024 conducted by the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP).

DA chief concerned over SC ruling on commercial fishing

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Friday expressed concern over the decision of the Supreme Court allowing commercial fishing vessels access to municipal waters, previously reserved for small-scale fishers under the Fisheries Code.

Hidden Agenda

From B3

Gov't rolls out SOP on terrorism cases

Government agencies, led by the Department of Justice (DOJ), rolled out the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the handling of terrorism and terrorism financing cases.

PNP Accounts for 20% of High-Risk Gun Owners

The Philippine National Police has accounted for 20 percent of high-risk gun holders with a Type 5 license in an ongoing nationwide inspection of firearms, according to the PNP-Civil Security Group.

SoKor's Yoon refuses questioning again

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Friday again refused investigators' efforts to question him over his failed martial law bid, as the deadline on his detention neared.

A NIGHT OF MUSIC AND MERRIMENT

The Johann Strauss Society of the Philippines (JSSP), under the tandem leadership of chairman Consul General of Monaco Dr. Fortune Ledesma and president Olga Severino Martel, held an unforgettable holiday party at the lovely residence of ever-gracious couple Eddie and Dellie Yap in Makati City.

Why Jolina Still Owns The '90s Style Icon Crown

Up to this day, people still call Jolina Magdangal \"chuva choo choo,\" which is also the title of her '90s hit song.

Jessica Alba, Cash Warren Separate After 16 Years of Marriage

Jessica Alba and her husband Cash Warren (in photo) are separating after 16 years of marriage.

Djokovic leads march in Melbourne

A \"hot-headed\" Novak Djokovic sent an Australian Open warning to join Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev in the Last 16 on Friday, but Naomi Osaka's bid for a third Melbourne crown is over with injury.

Mammoth rally

The mammoth rally at the Luneta last Jan. 13, 2025 has become a watershed in the history of post-EDSA Philippines.

FAO-led project aids farming, fishing households in Mindanao

At least 12,000 farming and fishing households in Mindanao have benefited from a nearly $6-million project that seeks to uplift livelihoods and welfare, according to the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization.

Compliance is not enough

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

PPA Hits Record High P27-B Revenue in 2024

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has recorded its highest annual revenue in history at P27.3 billion, thanks to the expansion of global trade and privatization of more ports.